You can’t take it with you, but you can leave behind instructions in a will. The question is, will your instructions be followed? If you have decided to disinherit your children, or to cut your spouse out of the will, perhaps not. Adequate Provisions In British Columbia, we have an act called the Wills Variation […]
If you live in a strata complex you don’t have to love your neighbours or even like them but you do have to treat them properly according to your rules. Recently a judge ordered a family in a strata complex in Surrey to sell their unit and move. This family had been the subject of […]
I ran a case this fall where I was representing the defendant in a motor vehicle accident. In that case (Engqvist v. Doyle et al), Justice Rogers addressed whether future care damages could be awarded for health care items that are publicly available but which are more swiftly available through private options. Ultimately, Mr. Justice […]
Pictured, from left, Kelowna & District Safety Council board members Ken Taylor, KDSC executive director Tania Meyer, along with TELUS Community Board members Sean Pihl and Al Tiller are seen presenting a cheque for $5,000, a donation to the Kelowna & District Safety Council from the TELUS Thompson Okanagan Community Board. The funding will go…
Remember all those cars torched and overturned in the Vancouver riots this past summer? Only those owners with the right optional coverage could make a claim to an insurance company for the damage to their vehicles. Basic coverage by ICBC would not be enough. Without the optional coverage, an owner would have to identify the […]
When someone close to us passes away, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the loss and by all the details of managing their affairs. Some issues that demand attention right away include funeral arrangements, contacting family and locating the Will. Locating the Will is important as it may contain funeral wishes and it appoints […]
“I’m sorry I hurt your stupid feelings!” This is not an apology. Neither is “I’m sorry if anyone was offended by my remarks.” It implies no regret for the act; only the reaction to it. Any version of “I’m sorry but…” is not much of an apology. The “but” erases whatever came before it. “I’m sorry […]
Recent changes to British Columbia’s drinking and driving laws have renewed interest in the issue of employer liability as a social host. With the holiday season approaching fast, many of us are wondering about the risk associated with serving alcohol to employees. A LEGAL OVERVIEW In a nutshell, employers are imposed with a very high […]
It’s a late Sunday night. Everyone has retired for the night in preparation for another long work week. Well, almost everyone. Your downstairs noisy neighbour has decided to have a Sunday night dance party in his living room. The sound of the bass reverberates through the walls and right into your bedroom. It’s a party […]
For the last five years, I have been working on a custom motorcycle build project with a friend in his garage. Two weeks ago I finally got to hear my bike engine start for the first time. It sounded awesome. I felt like a kid again when I heard my bike chugging in the driveway. …
